Dittisham
Built-up area in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.383, -3.6 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 86 54 |
| Population: | 226 |
| Dialling code: | 01803 (Torquay) |
Dittisham is a compact, picturesque riverside village on the eastern bank of the River Dart, tucked into the rolling countryside of the South Hams in Devon, England. Its steep lanes, weathered cottages and terraces look across the estuary towards Dartmouth, making it a popular stopping point for river cruises, yachts and kayakers and giving the village a strong waterside character.
Historically a small port with ties to river trade and boatbuilding, today Dittisham lives largely off tourism, leisure boating and a close‑knit local community; there are cafés, a few local shops and seasonal events rather than heavy industry. It’s also a good base for walking and exploring the South Hams countryside, noted for its scenic views and relaxed village life.
Postcode districts covering Dittisham
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Exeter 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Torquay 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Paignton 4.3 miles7 km
- Newton Abbot 10 miles16.1 km
- Exmouth 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Teignmouth 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Brixham 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ivybridge 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Kingsteignton 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Dawlish 15.1 miles24.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Dartmouth & East Dart Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Churston with Galmpton Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cornworthy Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dartmouth Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Kingswear Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Brixham Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Goodrington with Roselands Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Collaton St. Mary Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Furzeham with Summercombe Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ashprington Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Blackawton & Stoke Fleming Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Dittisham
TQ6 0ES, TQ6 0HD, TQ6 0ER, TQ6 0HY, TQ6 0HS, TQ6 0HA, TQ6 0HU, TQ6 0HB, TQ6 0HT … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 61.6 miles99.1 km
- Paignton Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Totnes Railway Station 5.3 miles8.6 km
Hotels near Dittisham Ad
- Bayards Cove Inn 3 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Dart Marina Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Briars - Adults Only 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- St Weonards Hotel 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Five Way Apartments 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Royal Castle Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Riviera Lodge Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Devon Court 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Three Palms 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hotel Peppers 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
Local points of interest
- Goodrington Sands Beach 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 7 miles11.2 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 13.1 miles21.1 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 14.3 miles23 km